Russia Exceeds School Construction Goals, but Faces Regional Delays
Russia's "United Russia" party announced progress on a school infrastructure program, exceeding targets for new school construction (1400+ vs. 1300 by 2024) and kindergartens (1682 since 2019), while acknowledging risks in 38 regions due to delays in 77 school and 7 kindergarten projects.
Russia Exceeds School Construction Goals, but Faces Regional Delays
Russia's "United Russia" party announced progress on a school infrastructure program, exceeding targets for new school construction (1400+ vs. 1300 by 2024) and kindergartens (1682 since 2019), while acknowledging risks in 38 regions due to delays in 77 school and 7 kindergarten projects.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Morena Leaders Resolve Public Conflict, Emphasizing Unity and Accountability
Morena's national leader, Luisa María Alcalde, resolved a public conflict between party leaders Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal, emphasizing the need to report any irregularities and maintain party unity to protect the party's national project.
Morena Leaders Resolve Public Conflict, Emphasizing Unity and Accountability
Morena's national leader, Luisa María Alcalde, resolved a public conflict between party leaders Adán Augusto López and Ricardo Monreal, emphasizing the need to report any irregularities and maintain party unity to protect the party's national project.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Mitsotakis to Announce Next President in January; Criticizes PASOK, Outlines 2025 Economic Plan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he will name the next President in mid-January, criticized PASOK's economic proposals as confusing and lacking understanding of banking, and highlighted his government's focus on tax cuts and economic growth in 2025, while also commenting on the US ...
Mitsotakis to Announce Next President in January; Criticizes PASOK, Outlines 2025 Economic Plan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced he will name the next President in mid-January, criticized PASOK's economic proposals as confusing and lacking understanding of banking, and highlighted his government's focus on tax cuts and economic growth in 2025, while also commenting on the US ...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, in a second ballot with 69 votes, securing a minority government with the SPD; the AfD shifted its support to an independent candidate and the BSW party voted for Kretschmer after securing certain concessio...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, in a second ballot with 69 votes, securing a minority government with the SPD; the AfD shifted its support to an independent candidate and the BSW party voted for Kretschmer after securing certain concessio...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Ruling Coalition Dominates Indonesia's Regional Elections
Indonesia's ruling coalition won most regional elections on November 27, 2024, with administration-backed candidates winning key gubernatorial races, although the opposition won Jakarta; elected officials will serve five-year terms starting February 2025.
Ruling Coalition Dominates Indonesia's Regional Elections
Indonesia's ruling coalition won most regional elections on November 27, 2024, with administration-backed candidates winning key gubernatorial races, although the opposition won Jakarta; elected officials will serve five-year terms starting February 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
Chile's Pension Reform: Political Divisions Threaten Passage
Chile's pension reform bill, debated in Congress since late 2022, faces political uncertainty due to internal opposition divisions over the allocation of a 6% additional contribution; a Senate resolution is expected in January, with public support at 80% for approval before President Boric's term en...
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Second Ballot
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, securing 69 votes in the second ballot, forming a minority government with the SPD after the AfD shifted their voting strategy and the BSW secured certain concessions.
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Second Ballot
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, securing 69 votes in the second ballot, forming a minority government with the SPD after the AfD shifted their voting strategy and the BSW secured certain concessions.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Targets Pre-Election Poll Showing Harris Ahead of Trump in Iowa
A lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register challenges a pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, alleging the poll was misleading and fueled by political motivations; the newspaper defends its reporting and the pollster declines to comment.
Lawsuit Targets Pre-Election Poll Showing Harris Ahead of Trump in Iowa
A lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register challenges a pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, alleging the poll was misleading and fueled by political motivations; the newspaper defends its reporting and the pollster declines to comment.
Progress
52% Bias Score